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Japan–Thailand Music Session “FUTURE OF ASIA” Concludes Nine-City Tour to Enthusiastic Acclaim
The Japan-Thailand collaborative concert “FUTURE OF ASIA”, featuring leading musicians from both countries, successfully wrapped up its nine-city national tour held from October to November. Each performance attracted a full and enthusiastic audience, underscoring the...
School Concerts Held in October 2025
In October 2025, the Min-On Concert Association presented 12 school concerts across Japan. A total of approximately 4,200 students from 24 schools participated, offering children the opportunity to experience live music up close. Voices from participants: “The...
Japan–Thailand Music Session “FUTURE OF ASIA” Concludes Nine-City Tour to Enthusiastic Acclaim
The Japan-Thailand collaborative concert “FUTURE OF ASIA”, featuring leading musicians from both countries, successfully wrapped up read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 100: Saudi Arabia
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Office are pleased to welcome you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia read more…
“Music Has the Force to Bring Light into Darkness” – An Interview with Curly Strings
The Curly Strings recently concluded a highly successful tour of Japan, staging 8 performances in 8 cities read more…
Building Bridges Through Music and Education – Interview with Alejandro Gómez Ovares
We conducted an interview with Mr. Alejandro Gómez Ovares, a classical guitarist from Costa Rica, who performed at the Friendship Concert Commemorating the 90th Anniversary read more…
Japan–Thailand Music Session “FUTURE OF ASIA” Concludes Nine-City Tour to Enthusiastic Acclaim
The Japan-Thailand collaborative concert “FUTURE OF ASIA”, featuring leading musicians from both countries, successfully wrapped up read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 100: Saudi Arabia
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Office are pleased to welcome you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia read more…
“Music Has the Force to Bring Light into Darkness” – An Interview with Curly Strings
The Curly Strings recently concluded a highly successful tour of Japan, staging 8 performances in 8 cities read more…
Building Bridges Through Music and Education – Interview with Alejandro Gómez Ovares
We conducted an interview with Mr. Alejandro Gómez Ovares, a classical guitarist from Costa Rica, who performed at the Friendship Concert Commemorating the 90th Anniversary read more…
JoongAng Daily Journalist Visits Min-On
On November 5, 2025, Mr. Baik Sungho, a journalist with The Korea JoongAng Daily, called on the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo and was welcomed by Min-On President read more…
School Concerts Held in October 2025
In October 2025, the Min-On Concert Association presented 12 school concerts across Japan. A total of approximately 4,200 students from 24 schools participated read more…
The Japan–Thailand collaborative concert “FUTURE OF ASIA”, featuring leading musicians from both countries, successfully wrapped up its nine-city national tour held from October to November. Each performance attracted a full and enthusiastic audience, underscoring the growing appeal of cross-cultural musical exchange.
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Announcement “Ponts Sonores Paris 2025” Concert in France
The Min-On Concert Association proudly presents Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 – A Symphony of Friendship between France and Japan, a special concert celebrating cultural harmony through the universal language of music. Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 A Symphony of Friendship...
Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...
Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...
Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...
“Music Has the Force to Bring Light into Darkness” – An Interview with Curly Strings
The Curly Strings recently concluded a highly successful tour of Japan, staging 8 performances in 8 cities between September and October. Curly Strings Curly Strings is a four-piece Estonian ensemble formed in 2012 by folk-music graduates who set out to create a...
Building Bridges Through Music and Education – Interview with Alejandro Gómez Ovares
We conducted an interview with Mr. Alejandro Gómez Ovares, a classical guitarist from Costa Rica, who performed at the Friendship Concert Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Establishment of DiplomaticRelations Between Costa Rica and Japanin August this year. ◆...
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua MIN-ON: Thank you very much for giving us this invaluable opportunity to interview Your Excellency at your embassy today. Could you share your impressions and...
“What’s Important to Me is Not to Perform Superficially” – Interview with Sho Asano
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the Korea–Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held in April this year in Tokyo and Osaka. We had the opportunity to interview Sho Asano, a leading Tsugaru-shamisen...
JoongAng Daily Journalist Visits Min-On
On November 5, 2025, Mr. Baik Sungho, a journalist with The Korea JoongAng Daily, called on the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo and was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. During the meeting, Mr. Baik expressed his interest in Min-On’s long-standing cultural...
Faculty Members from the University of Barcelona Visit the Min-On Culture Center
On November 11, three faculty members from the University of Barcelona—Dr. Amparo del Pino-Gutierrez, Dr. Carmen Moreno Arroyo, and Dr. Esther Crespo Mirasol—paid a courtesy visit to the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo, where they were welcomed by Min-On President Koji...
Kenyan Ambassador to Japan Visits Min-On
On November 11, 2025, His Excellency Mr. Moi Lemoshira, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kenya to Japan, paid a courtesy visit to the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo, where he was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi and other...
Georgian ambassador calls on Min-On
On October 10, 2025, His Excellency Mr. Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo and met with Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Executive Managing Director Hideshiro...